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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of New Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Diagnostic Algorithm in the American Journal of Medical Genetics

$RYTMPress releaseMay 28, 2026, 8:00 AM ETRead the release

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals announced the publication of a new, evidence-based diagnostic algorithm for Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) in the American Journal of Medical Genetics. The algorithm, co-authored by Rhythm-funded experts including Professor Philip Beales, aims to streamline diagnosis and reduce the time to informed care for BBS patients. This supports the addressable market for Rhythm’s approved drug IMCIVREE (setmelanotide), which is indicated for obesity associated with BBS.

Key figures

Bbs genes
28
Bbs us patients
4,000-5,000
Bbs europe patients
4,000-5,000

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